Brendan Weatherill is a General and Operations Manager with extensive experience managing large events and festivals. He has over 15 years of experience leading complex operations and projects in the events, hospitality, and property industries. His career highlights include spearheading strategy for the successful transition of the Noosa Triathlon swim course and leading operations for multiple Ironman events in Australia and Asia Pacific. He is seeking new opportunities to apply his leadership skills and experience driving business performance and growth.

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BRENDAN WEATHERILL
A: PO Box 1797 Noosaville BC Qld 4566 | M: 0422 556 610 | E: brendan_weatherill@hotmail.com
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanweatherill
GENERAL & OPERATIONS MANAGER | EVENT & PROJECT MANAGER
Drives business performance and growth
Commercially astute operations, project and event management professional with an impressive record of success
developing, promoting and managing large-scale, high profile music and food festivals, and international-level sporting
events. Excels at leading transformational programs and drives project execution from the front at a highly detailed level,
overcoming major business and economic changes. Thrives in environments that demand a multi-disciplinary approach, and
boasts a formidable record of success implementing and delivering complex and demanding initiatives. Known for
entrepreneurial spirit, creative flair, commercial acumen and versatility of experience, together with a proven ability to apply
high-level interpersonal skills to resolve complex, cross-functional challenges and motivate teams towards goal attainment.
PERFORMANCE INSIGHTS:
Advanced people skills; proficiently builds and nurtures strategic business and stakeholder relationships
Superior leadership and coaching talents, teamed with strong strategic thinking and planning skills
Sharp, analytic mind and laser focus on even the smallest of details
KEY SKILLS & EXPERTISE
„ Event Promoter & Producer
„ Operations & Project Management
„ Facilities Management
„ Operational Leadership & Development
„ Marketing & Public Relations
„ Business Improvement Programs
„ Hospitality, Functions & Catering
„ Council Permits & Approvals
„ Corporate Sponsorship
„ Security, Logistics & Traffic Control
„ Stakeholder Relations
„ Commercial Negotiations
„ Emergency & Risk Management
„ Strategic Business Planning
„ Financial Management
„ Staff Recruitment, Rosters & Supervision
CAREER SUMMARY
IRONMAN: Operations Manager Asia Pacific 08/2014-02/2016
BIG PINEAPPLE CORPORATION: General Manager 04/2012-05/2014
OWN BUSINESS: Consultant Project/Event Manager 2010-2012
CARNIVAL EVENTS PTY LTD: Director/Event Consultant 12/2009-Present
DISH ON THOMAS STREET: Owner/Chef 02/2004-11/2009
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
As Operations Manager with Ironman, spearheaded strategy for successful swim change from river to ocean at Noosa
Triathlon, becoming the largest event of it’s kind in the world.
Successfully created, produced and coordinated multiple music and food festivals with some events attracting over 10,000
people, generating solid return on investment.
Internationally trained Culinary Chef with an impressive portfolio of work in top-end restaurants and on-board high profile
super yachts in over 30 countries.

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CAREER HISTORY
IRONMAN 08/2014-02/2016
Global leading event production and management firm specialising in triathlon and endurance sports that attract world-class athletes
across 250 events and five brands. (www.ironman.com)
OPERATIONS MANAGER – ASIA PACIFIC
Reporting to the Operations Director and Chief Executive Officer, appointed to manage operations across multiple, high profile
events in and around Noosa, as well as programs in Western Australia, Victoria and New South Wales. Contributed across all
facets of event design and planning, which spanned sponsorship procurement, sales and marketing, stakeholder relations,
project and resource management, financial administration and team leadership.
Annual Event Program:
Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival ~ Gold Coast I.T.U ~ Noosa Ultimate Sports Festival ~ Coral Coast 51/50 ~ Triathlon in Port Douglas ~ Hekili Great
Barrier Reef Ocean Race (Outrigger, Canoe) ~ RRR Mountain bike Race ~ Ironman Cairns (70.3) ~ Ironman Cairns (Full) ~ Ironman Sunshine
Coast (70.3) ~ Noosa Triathlon ~ Ironman Western Sydney (70.3) ~ Worked on Ironman WA (Busselton)
„ Event Strategy & Planning: Led strategic development of events, which included the procurement of sponsors, negotiation
of event venues and courses, and liaison with councils and emergency service personnel in regard to safety, security, traffic
and transport plans.
„ Operational Leadership: Managed 2015 Cairns Ironman, Ironman 70.3 and Coral Coast events, all of which were run under
the umbrella of the Cairns Airport Adventure Festival that ran for ten days. Initiated significant changes to the swim course
and led transition of new layout prior to 2016 events.
„ Finance & Resource Management: Collaborated with executive team members to
secure sufficient resources for each event, and carefully managed resource allocation
and operational budgets.
„ Leadership: Managed Noosa-based operations team and Melbourne-based staff;
recruited personnel and developed and coordinated rosters. Further recruited and
managed event-specific staff, which included teams of casual catering, service and
security personnel during events. Developed staff capability through needs assessment
and professional development.
„ Emergency & Risk Management: Developed event contingency plans, reviewed event
insurance requirements and managed authority permits and approvals including traffic
and transport management. Created and implemented emergency and risk management
plans, and managed OH&S requirements across a diverse range of events and locations.
„ Stakeholder Engagement: Built and maintained strong working relationships with
stakeholders and third party suppliers, and worked collaboratively with Event Directors
to drive seamless event/program/sponsorship activation.
BIG PINEAPPLE CORPORATION 04/2012-05/2014
Hospitality and event management firm, best known for ownership and production of the Big Pineapple Music Festival.
GENERAL MANAGER
Led the redevelopment of the Sunshine Coast’s heritage listed Big Pineapple site. Created and implemented strategy, project
managed extensive building repair, renovation and facility enhancement programs, and drove sales and marketing through the
development of attractions and events.
„ Project Management: Oversaw Zehnder Bakery building renovations; reinstated on-site commercial kitchen facilities
through an extensive renovation process; restored historic train service and managed renovations and repairs to the tracks
and locomotives. Negotiated lease and managed renovation/facility upgrade projects to facilitate Daniel Morecombe
Foundations, A&C Hearty Food and Queensland Zoo (Alma Park Zoo) relocation to the complex. Collaborated with private
sector and government contacts in regard to building permits, plans, rail safety and OH&S to mitigate risk and drive 100%
regulatory compliance.
„ Event Management: Led development, planning and management of a range of events including Australian Classic Car
Show 50
th
Anniversary, Monster Truck Shows, Sunshine Coast Business Expo and Australian Psychic Expo. Devised and
implemented Big Pineapple Music Festival, attracting premium artists and generating over 8000 ticket sales. Oversaw
security, safety, food and beverage service, traffic management and ensured permits were in place. Recruited and
managed event staff including food and drink service, customer service, ticketing and security personnel.
Noosa Triathlon, 2015:
Successfully designed, planned
and implemented revised swim
course, moving from the river to
the ocean to accommodate
greater participants, which
resulted in the event becoming
the largest mass participation
‘tri’ in the world with over 8000
starters, surpassing the London,
Hamburg and Chicago triathlons.
Cairns Ironman, 2014:
Led relocation to Williams
Esplanade Palm Cove, improving
the run, and implemented new
procedures to increase safety
and enhance athlete experience.

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CAREER HISTORY (CONT)
„ Operations: Managed 13 residential properties, re-opened function room facilities, and developed sales and marketing
proposals to secure Sunshine Coast TAFE and local business use of commercial
facilities, liaising with council representatives across planning, tourism and
investment. Managed Big Pineapple Markets and championed the
introduction of Saturday Growers Markets and Sunday Fiesta Markets, with
live entertainment, food stalls, arts and crafts, fashion and fresh produce.
„ Agriculture Projects: Replenished crops, planting over 70,000 pineapples and discussed options with potential caretakers
to maintain the site’s 12.500 macadamia tress, delivering additional harvest revenue streams and increasing agricultural
awareness on-site. Collaborated with Bio Security to facilitate Queensland Zoo’s relocation to the site.
CARNIVAL EVENTS PTY LTD 12/2009-PRESENT
Noosa-based event consultancy, project and operations management.
DIRECTOR/EVENT CONSULTANT
As Director and Event Consultant, spearheaded the development, implementation and management of a range of events
including Golden Days Music Festival and The Big Pineapple Music Festival. Provided operations and project management on
building design, renovation and repair programs; and shared expertise as a board member on the Sunshine Coast Council’s
Creative Arts Alliance and Destinations Food Group.
„ Project Management: Led redevelopment and renovation of Madison’s Bar, Sushi Monster kitchen build and shop fit out,
Zachary’s design, renovation and interior design.
„ Event Management: Developed, planned, produced and coordinated Golden Days Festival in Coolum and the Noosa River
Festival including sponsorship, sales and marketing, food and beverage, security, permits and approvals, and artists.
EARLY CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Owned and operated two successful businesses ‘Dish on Thomas Street’ in Noosaville and Culinary Concepts on the
Sunshine Coast. Provided restaurant consultancy services to international clients and coordinated multiple weddings and
functions. Recognised for business acumen and nominated for Sunshine Coast’s Business Person on the Year Awards in 2008.
Earlier career was comprised of Executive Chef, Event and Project Management, and Catering Consulting roles with leading
hotels and restaurants in England, Scotland and Barbados, and on board super yachts in the Caribbean and Mediterranean.
CERTIFICATES & TRAINING
„ Certificate IV in Security Operations & Risk Management
„ Certificate in Food Safety Management Systems (HACCP)
„ Real Estate Licence Training Course: Real Estate Licence
„ Responsible Management of a Licensed Venue (RMLV)
„ Events Food Safety Officer: Noosa Council, 2002-2004
„ First Aid; Fire Evacuation & Emergency Management
„ Business Administration & Management (PSBA)
„ Certificate III in Hospitality & Cooking
„ Certificate of Safety Training (STCW95)
„ Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
„ Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)
„ Approved Manager Certification
„ Security Training Certificate
TECHNOLOGY
MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher; QuickBooks & MYOB; Adobe Publisher; Apple Pro; and AutoCAD
LICENCES & TICKETS
Real Estate Licence; Security Licence; Blue Card (Child Related Employment)
Car (C) & Motorbike (RE) Class Driver’s Licences; High Risk Forklift (LF)
Referees available on request
Finalist – Professional Manager Category
Sunshine Coast Managers of the
Year Awards, 2013